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Salzburg

Bezirk Zell am See

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechenthaler Hut loop from Bachwinkl

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Austria

Salzburg

Bezirk Zell am See

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechenthaler Hut loop from Bachwinkl

Hard

4.8

(61)

427

hikers

View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechenthaler Hut loop from Bachwinkl

04:57

9.77km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.67 km for 987 m

After 7.15 km for 964 m

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2.65 km

View of Saalfelden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Saalfelden.

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3.19 km

View of the Steinernes Meer and surrounding mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the surrounding mountains

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3.19 km

Viewpoint with circular bench overlooking the Salzach Valley

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Artistic bench... A circle was built here from wood

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3.47 km

Wayside Shrine on a Tree

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Beautiful tour with a moderate incline 👍😀

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3.80 km

Ascent to the Peter-Wiechenthaler Hut

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The well-developed hiking trail takes you up hill and dale to the Peter-Wiechenthaler-Hütte. Just a few more meters and well-deserved refreshment awaits. Turn around again and enjoy the panorama, but it's definitely worth it!

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4.17 km

Peter Wiechenthaler Hut

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The Peter-Wiechentaler Hut is located at 1,752 m near Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer and boasts a magnificent sun terrace and breathtaking views! Open continuously from April 28, 2017 to October 26, 2017.

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4.19 km

Kienalkopf

Highlight • Summit

4.66 km

View of Weißbachalm

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

3.93 km

950 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

2.42 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

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Comments

October 5, 2023,Aufstieg Peter Wiechenthaler Hütte über Jagasteig

Started today in fog. From the Saalfelden-Bachwinkel car park we went uphill to the Peter Wiechenthaler Hut at 1700 m. After about 2 km we took the signposted Jagasteig. At that point there was still persistent fog.
The path is great, about 800 m long and secured with lots of step irons and steel ropes.
Experienced, sure-footed hikers with a …

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June 1, 2024,Aussicht Saalfelden – zur Peter Wiechentaler Hütte

We started our adventure to the mountain hut in rainy weather. There was only a dirt path with roots and stones. The path was already softened by the rain. When we arrived at the top of the Peter Wiechentaler Hut at 1751 m, we hung our wet clothes over the tiled stove and had a delicious meal with friendly service. …

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June 24, 2024,Sommertour Peter Wiechenthaler Hütte

Took 1.5 hours to the top of the hut. Had a delicious meal and then went back down. I can't recommend the cable car route though - I slipped a lot and almost twisted my ankle.

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View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechenthaler Hut loop from Bachwinkl

View of Saalfelden

View of the Steinernes Meer and surrounding mountains

Viewpoint with circular bench overlooking the Salzach Valley

Wayside Shrine on a Tree

Ascent to the Peter-Wiechenthaler Hut

Peter Wiechenthaler Hut

Kienalkopf

View of Weißbachalm

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